Clouds at Sunset
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We gave a weather-themed birthday party for my brother, who constantly keeps an eye on conditions. It was fun to come up with appropriate names for some of his favorite recipes. Fluffy garlic mashed potatoes and carrots became Clouds at Sunset. They're topped with a gravy of ground beef and peas we called Pea Soup Fog for the occasion.
-Ndara Pike, Tempe, Arizona
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 45 min. Cook: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 6 large carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- PEAS SOUP FOG:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
Place potatoes, carrots and garlic in a saucepan; cover with water. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain; reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
In a mixing bowl, mash potatoes, carrots and garlic. Beat in milk, butter, salt and pepper until light and fluffy. Set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add reserved cooking liquid. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas, bouillon, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Serve over mashed potatoes. Yield: 6 servings.